Is Perfume Parlour Ballad a dupe of Lancôme Poême?
Poême EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| F | Gender | F |
| 1995 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Ballad EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Poême
- Ballad
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Which Should You Buy?
A dazzling, honeyed floral that commands attention and evokes vintage glamour. Poême is lush, powdery, and unapologetically opulent-perfect for those who crave a dramatic, poetic signature.
A budget take on Lancome Poeme. The narcotic datura, tuberose and jasmine heart and powdery vanilla-amber drydown all come through, but the dupe wears flatter and skin-closer - the vibrant, marathon-lasting richness of the original is softened.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Poême's lush, narcotic florals and honeyed vanilla are best suited to cool or chilly weather, where their richness can bloom without overwhelming. The fragrance feels too opulent and dense for summer heat, but truly shines in fall and winter.
Occasions
Poême is a statement scent for evenings, formal events, or romantic encounters, where its pronounced projection and sensuality can be fully appreciated. It is generally too bold and attention grabbing for sporty or professional daytime settings.
Seasons
The rich sweet florals and warm vanilla-amber base suit cooler autumn, winter and spring wear.
Occasions
Opulent and romantic, it shines on dates and formal evenings rather than the office or sport.
Similarity Breakdown
Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.
Every one of its 16 notes is in the original, including Orange Blossom, Datura, Poppy
Without freesia and green notes
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Ballad EDP
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